Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
References
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Acacia Louise Dunne

Acacia Louise Dunne

Hockley,Essex

Summary

I am a motivated individual with a fun personality. I have experience in special educational needs, demonstrating a strong sensitivity towards special needs and an encouraging attitude. Proven track record in child protection, safeguarding protocols adherence, and knowledge of the Disability Equality Act. Skilled in positive reinforcement, behavioral management, and mentoring, with additional competencies in data entry, bookkeeping using Xero, Microsoft Office, scheduling and diary management. Adept at school records organisation and providing numeracy and literacy support. Represented County in short distance running, showcasing commitment to excellence both academically and athletically. I currently play Netball. My goal is to qualify as a Physiotherapist and specialise in the Paediactric sector.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Party Event Organiser

Teepee Nights
Rayleigh, Essex
11.2024 - Current

In 2024 I set up Teepee Nights. This enabled me to express my creative side and allow me to work with children. The business is designed to set up themed sleepover events for parties and includes many themes. I manage this myself and my own website, bookings and accounts.

  • Design innovative themes based on client preferences, creating unique experiences for each event.
  • Manage event timelines to ensure smooth execution of party plans.
  • Handle venue booking process to guarantee suitable location for parties.
  • Create bespoke decoration concepts for enhancing the visual appeal of venues.
  • Performed administrative tasks including invoice processing, record keeping and correspondence management.
  • Explained event packages, options and prices clearly to customers.

Learning Support Assistant

Pioneer School
Basildon, Essex
03.2025 - 03.2025
  • Facilitated group activities to enhance interactive learning experience.
  • Aided in the delivery of lessons, ensuring comprehensive understanding.
  • Encouraged independent learning habits amongst pupils through consistent mentoring.
  • Assisted in creating lesson materials, improving educational effectiveness.
  • Assisted in feeding children with severe special needs.
  • Chaperoned children on outings to the library and other venues.
  • Assisted teacher in maintaining a clean and organised classroom environment for optimal learning conditions.
  • Prepared classroom resources to facilitate smooth lesson delivery.
  • Supported children with special educational needs, promoting inclusivity within the school environment.
  • Provided behavioural management strategies to maintain disciplined atmosphere.
  • Accompanied school trips, ensuring safety and enjoyment for all pupils involved.
  • Offered calm and focused conflict-resolution, defusing problematic behaviour with compassion and emotional intelligence.
  • Supervised pupils during lunchtimes and educational visits.
  • Attended to younger children's basic physical needs and assisted in development of personal skills.
  • Observed children during social interactions and encouraged positive choices for minimising and resolving conflicts.

Admin Assistant

I Move4u.com Ltd
Rayleigh, Essex
03.2023 - 03.2023
  • Supported accurate record-keeping with proficient data entry skills.
  • Performed bookkeeping tasks, including invoicing and expense tracking.
  • Initiated purchase orders for office supplies ensuring cost-effective procurement.
  • Coordinated office operations by handling phone inquiries, managing correspondence and supervising office cleanliness.
  • Managed front desk duties to ensure smooth operation of reception area.
  • Facilitated internal communication.
  • Handled incoming calls for staff, answering questions, directing calls and documenting messages.
  • Applied maths abilities to calculate and check financial figures.
  • Documented financial transactions in Xero and classified each with correct code.

Education

Level 3 - Sports Coaching

Seevic College Palmers
Benfleet
09.2025 -

Level 2 - Sports Studies

Seevic College PLMERS
Benfleet
09.2024 - 09.2024

GCSEs - Sports Studies

Sweyne Park School
Rayleigh
09.2021 - 09.2024

gc - Combined Science

Sweyne Park School
Rayleigh
09.2019 - 09.2024

GCSEs - Maths

Seevic Palmers College
Benfleet

GCSEs - Enterprise and Marketing

Sweyne Park School
Rayleigh
09.2021 - 09.2024

Skills

  • Special educational needs experience
  • Experienced Sports, represented County in Short distance running
  • Sensitivity towards special needs
  • Encouraging attitude
  • Child protection understanding
  • Disability equality act knowledge
  • Safeguarding protocols adherence
  • Positive reinforcement usage
  • Data Entry
  • Bookkeeping
  • Microsoft Office
  • Scheduling and diary management
  • School records organisation
  • Numeracy assistance
  • Behavioural Management
  • Literacy support
  • Mentoring

Affiliations

  • Running
  • Netball
  • Spending time with Family and friends

Accomplishments

    Third fastest short distance runner in Essex 2023

    Passed my Driving theory test Aug 2025

Certification

Current Basic DBS certificate

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Level 3 - Sports Coaching

Seevic College Palmers
09.2025 -

Learning Support Assistant

Pioneer School
03.2025 - 03.2025

Party Event Organiser

Teepee Nights
11.2024 - Current

Level 2 - Sports Studies

Seevic College PLMERS
09.2024 - 09.2024

Admin Assistant

I Move4u.com Ltd
03.2023 - 03.2023

GCSEs - Sports Studies

Sweyne Park School
09.2021 - 09.2024

GCSEs - Enterprise and Marketing

Sweyne Park School
09.2021 - 09.2024

gc - Combined Science

Sweyne Park School
09.2019 - 09.2024

GCSEs - Maths

Seevic Palmers College
Acacia Louise Dunne